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Nugget Point Lighthouse

Nugget Point, Southland - click for more.
Nugget Point is a highlight of the Catlins coast road tour, especially if you like wildlife.
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Nugget Point is one of the most distinctive landforms along the Otago coast. It's a steep headland with a lighthouse and a scattering of rocky islets (The Nuggets).

A five minute walk takes you to the lighthouse, where you'll enjoy amazing views along the coastline in both directions. If you look down onto the rocks directly below the lighthouse, you'll see fur seals lolling about, playing in rock pools and generally having fun. Bring binoculars for close-up viewing of this breeding colony.

Nugget Point is also home to sea lions, sooty shearwaters, shags, yellow-eyed penguins, spoonbills and a breeding colony of gannets. Occasionally, elephant and leopard seals visit the area. If you watch the water for a while, you might see Hector's dolphins.

From Nugget Point it's an easy walk to Roaring Bay, where you can hide and wait for yellow-eyed penguins. Early morning or sunset are the best times for viewing.
 


 
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Find out more about this location on Te Ara - the online encyclopaedia of New Zealand.

This highlight has Historical Significance. Find out more from the Historic Places Trust.

Contact Details

Contact: Invercargill i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Phone: +64 3 211 0895
Fax: +64 3 218 4415
Postal: PO Box 1012 Invercargill
Website: www.southlandnz.com

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Winton does not have scheduled passenger air services.

The nearest airport is in Invercargill (27 minutes)

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